2-Day Tour to the Salar de Uyuni from San Pedro de Atacama by Bus

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

Ideal for travelers short on time who still want to experience the salt flats, enjoy glorious views of the Andes as you travel on a comfortable tour bus to Uyuni during this comprehensive small-group tour. From there, venture into the salt flats with a professional guide and learn about salt production. - In just two days, visit Uyuni, the salt flats, the Tunupa volcano and the Incahuasi island.
- Enjoy personalized attention, as one of ten members of the maximum tour group
- Don't worry about food as lunch, breakfast and two meals are provided at dinner time.
- Let your professional and bilingual guide provide valuable information about the region.
- Your return options are open; continue to La Paz, Sucre or San Pedro de Atacama Services included

What's Included

Bus ticket Atacama - Uyuni
Full Day Semi-private Tour to the Salar de Uyuni.
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional bilingual guide (in Uyuni Spanish - English)
tips
Border entry (Chile-Bolivia 10 USD)
Salt Hotel (50USD)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Second stopping point: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

OR
Meeting point
Turbus Calama

We will meet at the bus terminal, in the area where the buses leave in the direction of Bolivia.

End point
Uyuni

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    San Pedro de Atacama - Uyuni

    1 stop
  • 1
    San Pedro de Atacama

    Day 1: (RE) The service begins with the presentation of the passenger 30 minutes before the departure of the bus, at the bus terminal at the indicated address. EMPRESA DE BUSES CRUZ DEL NORTE After completing the corresponding check-in, you will board a tourist bus with bathroom on board, heating and assistance in Spanish. (Only on the bus) The bus leaves San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) at 03:00 a.m., taking a route observing spectacular high Andean landscapes, all in a comfortable bus service and with a bathroom on board. Arrive at the border at approximately 10:00 AM. in order to perform the corresponding migration procedures. We will have a break of approximately 1 hour to relax. After this break, we continue with the trip until we reach our destination, which is Uyuni Bolivia, at approximately 2:00 p.m. where your bilingual private driver will be waiting for you, to transfer you to the hotel of your choice in Uyuni, the hotel is included.

    10 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Uyuni Salt Flat

    7 stops
  • 2
    Uyuni

    Day 2: Uyuni • 10:20 am - Pick up at your hotel in Uyuni and registration at the offices.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Train Cemetery

    10:30 am - Departure from the city of Uyuni to visit the train cemetery and then go to the salt lake.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Colchani

    11:00 am - Make a short stop in the town of Colchani, where you will pass the artisanal salt processing plant

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    12:00 pm: Enter the Salar to visit the water wells, observe the salt extraction and visit the Hotel Playa Blanca (one of the first hotels in the Salar) • 12:30 pm - Lunch in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Isla Incahuasi

    13:30 pm - Visit the Incahuasi island where you can observe the famous giant cactus.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Tunupa Volcano

    15:30 pm - Arrive at the foot of the Tunupa volcano to take photos, see flamingos and watch the sunset

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 8

    17:30 pm - Sunset on the Salar de Uyuni (accompanied by a courtesy wine) • 19:00 pm - Return to Uyuni At the end of the service, it is optional to take a bus to La Paz, Sucre, or return to San Pedro de Atacama that is included in the service.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mundicontact Expeditions

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
4WD Tours
Outback Tours
Small Group
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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